KERALA 12D/11N

Day 1

Kozhikode Pickup & Travel to Wayanad HillsMorning:
Receive a warm welcome at Kozhikode (Calicut) Railway
Station or Airport. Head straight to the famous Mittai Theruvu
(Sweet Meat Street) to sample and buy authentic Malabar
halwa and crispy banana chips.
Afternoon: Enjoy a world-famous Malabar Biryani lunch at
Paragon Restaurant. Begin your uphill drive through the
hairpin curves of Thamarassery Churam (Mountain Pass).
Evening: Stop at Pookode Lake for a peaceful pedal boat ride
surrounded by dense emerald forests.
Stay: Wayanad

Day 2

Prehistoric Caves & Adventure Hotspots in Wayanad
Morning: Visit Banasura Sagar Dam, Asia’s second-largest
earthen dam, and speed across the vast reservoir on a thrilling
speedboat ride.
Afternoon: Trek up the Ambukuthi Hills to explore Edakkal
Caves, famous for prehistoric stone-age rock carvings.

Evening: Head deep into the forests of 900 Kandi (Thollayiram
Kandi) to walk across the spectacular glass bridge skywalk.
Stay: Wayanad

Day 3

Wayanad to Palakkad via Malappuram
Morning: Depart early from Wayanad and drive down to
Nilambur in the Malappuram district.
Afternoon: Explore the world’s first Nilambur Teak Museum
and cross its iconic canopy hanging bridge. Take a short detour
to refresh your feet at the rocky natural pool of Keralamkundu
Waterfalls.
Evening: Arrive in Palakkad and watch the sunset from the
ramparts of the historic Palakkad Fort (Tipu’s Fort).
Stay: Palakkad

Day 4

Palakkad to Munnar via Thrissur Cultural Landmarks
Morning: Visit the scenic Malampuzha Dam and Gardens to
enjoy the passenger ropeway ride. Drive towards the cultural
capital, Thrissur.

Afternoon: Marvel at the grand Kerala architecture of
Vadakkunnathan Temple or take a slight detour to watch the
roaring Athirappilly Waterfalls (the “Niagara of India”).
Evening: Climb up the winding mountain roads into Munnar.
Watch a live Kathakali & Kalaripayattu show at Punarjani
Traditional Village.
Stay: Munnar

Day 6

Munnar to Thekkady Wildlife Sanctuary
Morning: Check out from Munnar and drive south through the
Western Ghats to the spice capital, Thekkady.
Afternoon: Board the afternoon Periyar Lake Boating Safari
run by the Kerala Forest Department to see wild elephants,
gaurs, and otters along the banks.
Evening: Take a guided Spice Plantation Tour to see how
cardamom, pepper, and vanilla grow, followed by an elephant
safari.
Stay: Thekkady

Day 7

Thekkady to Vagamon Meadows & Pine Forests
Morning: Take a short, scenic drive from Thekkady to the
tranquil, mist-covered hill station of Vagamon.

Afternoon: Stroll through the towering trees of the Vagamon
Pine Forest and walk along the rolling velvet lawns of the
Vagamon Meadows (Motta Hills).
Evening: Experience an adrenaline rush by walking on the
high-altitude Vagamon Glass Bridge at Pine Valley Adventure
Park.
Stay: Vagamon

Day 8

Vagamon to Thiruvananthapuram (Varkala Coastal Cliff)
Morning: Check out early from Vagamon and drive south
towards the coastal town of Varkala in Thiruvananthapuram
district.
Afternoon: Arrive at the breathtaking Varkala Cliff. Check into
your resort and wander past the vibrant bohemian cafes lined
up along the cliff edge.
Evening: Walk down the cliff steps to swim at Papanasam
Beach and watch a dramatic ocean sunset.
Stay: Varkala

Day 9

Thiruvananthapuram City Tour & Kovalam Beach
Morning: Drive 1 hour into Thiruvananthapuram city. Visit the
majestic Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple, the richest temple
in the world (strict traditional dress code required).
Afternoon: Explore royal history at Kuthira Malika Palace and
admire the unique architecture of Napier Museum.
Evening: Drive down to Kovalam Beach to relax at Lighthouse
Beach and see the iconic red-and-white striped lighthouse.
Stay: Trivandrum or Kovalam

Day 10

Thiruvananthapuram to Alappuzha (Alleppey
Houseboat)
Morning: Leave the capital city early and drive north towards
the backwater plains of Alappuzha (around 3.5 hours).
Afternoon: Board a traditional Luxury Houseboat by 12:00 PM.
Feast on authentic Kuttanad delicacies like Karimeen
Pollichathu (pearl spot fish) cooked directly on board as you
cruise Vembanad Lake.
Evening: Relax on deck and watch a peaceful sunset over the
palm-fringed canals and emerald green paddy fields.
Stay: Onboard Houseboat/Rooms

Day 11

Alappuzha to Historic Kochi
Morning: Disembark from the houseboat at 9:00 AM and take
a short 1.5-hour drive north into Kochi (Cochin).
Afternoon: Explore Fort Kochi on foot to see the iconic Chinese
Fishing Nets, the ancient St. Francis Church, and the colorful
street graffiti on Burgher Street.
Evening: Walk through the old-world charm of Jew Town and
see the historic Mattancherry Palace (Dutch Palace).
Stay: Kochi

Day 12

Kochi Sightseeing & Departure/Drop-off
Morning: Walk through the royal galleries of the Hill Palace
Museum in Tripunithura or do some grand souvenir shopping
at Lulu Mall Edappally (one of India’s largest malls).
Afternoon: Enjoy a final relaxing breeze at Marine Drive.
Depending on your departure timing, your private cab will
safely drop you off at Kochi Airport or Ernakulam Railway
Station for your journey home.